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- A Writer Quipped That Ocasio-Cortez Doesn't Look Like She "Struggles" And Twitter Clapped Back Hard
- Justice Brett Kavanaugh Got A Rousing Standing Ovation At This Year's Federalist Society Convention
- Facebook Filed A Patent To Predict Your Household's Demographics Based On Family Photos
- The Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Two Black People At A Kentucky Grocery Store Was Charged With Hate Crimes
- The FDA Wants To Let Stores Sell Flavored Vape Products, But Only In Age-Restricted Areas
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh Got A Rousing Standing Ovation At This Year's Federalist Society Convention
Kavanaugh wasn’t on the lineup to speak at the Federalist Society’s annual convention, but was recognized at the kick-off dinner.
Facebook Filed A Patent To Predict Your Household's Demographics Based On Family Photos
Facebook’s proposed technology would analyze your #wifey tags, shared IP addresses, and photos to predict whom you live with.
The Man Accused Of Fatally Shooting Two Black People At A Kentucky Grocery Store Was Charged With Hate Crimes
"Don’t shoot me. I won’t shoot you. Whites don’t shoot whites," the man allegedly said as he fled the grocery store.
The FDA Wants To Let Stores Sell Flavored Vape Products, But Only In Age-Restricted Areas
Mint, menthol, and unflavored tobacco would be exempt from the new rules, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday.
This Law Helps Police Get Away With Murder. Let's End It.
California is a progressive stronghold. It’s also home to some of the most unjust laws in the nation.
Kim Porter, Diddy’s Ex-Girlfriend And Mother Of Their Three Children, Has Died At 47
Porter was an actor. She was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Diddy from 1994 until 2007.
Florida Ordered A Hand Recount In The Oh-So-Close Race For US Senate
Democrats hope a hand count could find thousands of votes in Broward County and other left-leaning strongholds that machines had failed to register in previous counts.
How To Tell If Your Symptoms Are The Flu Or Just A Cold
The flu and the common cold are nasty respiratory illnesses with some similar symptoms. Here’s how to tell the difference.
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A Judge Upheld Florida Rules Requiring “Magic Words” And “Consistency” To Determine Voter Intent
The decision is a win for Florida state officials and Republicans, who defended the rules against a challenge from Democrats.
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Here's Why A Democrat Who Didn't Have The Most Votes On Election Day Has Now Won In Maine
Maine's 2nd Congressional District is set to send the first person to the House under a ranked-choice voting system.
I’m From Seattle. Here’s What Amazon Will Do To New York City.
Homelessness, traffic, and average rents have skyrocketed. But hey, at least we have some nice restaurants.
People Love Oysters, But Their Population In The Gulf Of Mexico Has Been Decimated
Hurricanes, overharvesting, and a really bad oil spill have brought down the Gulf's oyster populations to historic lows.
Betsy DeVos Wants New Regulations That Protect Students Accused Of Sexual Assault And Their Schools
The Education Department will make it harder for schools to be found in violation of Title IX, and require that accused students be able to cross-examine their accuser.
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Despite New US Sanctions, Democrats Remain Critical Of Trump's Handling Of The Khashoggi Case
In both the House and Senate, Democrats vow to force the Trump administration to take tougher action in January.
When A Blogger Died From Silicone Genital Injections, His Fans Blamed His Partner
Tank Hafertepen and his dom boyfriend, Dylan, ran a popular blog about their relationship, but after Tank’s death from testicular silicone injections, their fans said Dylan was responsible.
Some Libraries Are Facing Backlash Against LGBT Programs — And Holding Their Ground
Drag queen storytimes and other LGBT programs are meant to create safe spaces for the queer community. The librarians running them are getting death threats.
Sex Tourists Say They're Going To Mexico To Escape #MeToo
“They say they’re more free here than over there. They say that just by looking at a woman, you can get sued."
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In The ’70s, A Bunch Of White People Built A Town In India. Today, It’s A Kind Of Paradise.
While urban Indians like me run our own home into the ground, the 50%-foreign community of Auroville has turned barren land into a lush forest. For more on this story, watch Follow This on Netflix.
A Man Was Kicked Out Of A Theater For Allegedly Yelling "Heil Hitler, Heil Trump" During A "Fiddler On The Roof" Show
Baltimore police said the man was not arrested because “he did not directly threaten anyone.”
The New Jersey Couple And The Homeless Man From That Heartwarming GoFundMe Story Were Charged With Running A Scam
The 2018 summer of scam has continued into fall.
Trump Is Going To Pick A Handbag Designer To Be US Ambassador To South Africa
The Florida resident and Mar-a-Lago member claims she was a close personal friend of Princess Diana and has no political experience.
Opinion: The Rainbow Wave Arrived In 2018, And It Will Change Our Politics
A record number of openly gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people were elected in the midterms, despite Republican efforts to turn back the clock.
The Racist Backlash To The Migrant Caravan Is Building In WhatsApp Groups In Mexico
Anti-immigrant sentiment is spreading through social media and spilling onto the streets of Tijuana as the caravan makes its final approach to the border.
Could Pot Help Solve The Opioid Crisis?
A $238,000 federal study will follow more than 10,000 medical marijuana patients in New York over the next two years to see if their opioid use drops.
It’s Been A Huge Day In Brexit And Here’s What You Need To Know
Another day, another Brexit crisis. But this one could be terminal for Theresa May.
A Top George Soros Aide Called For An Independent Investigation Of Facebook’s Lobbying And PR
The demand comes after a New York Times report that Facebook hired a PR firm that linked Soros to an anti-Facebook movement.
A Florida Judge Ruled That Thousands Of Voters Can Fix Their Ballots Amid A Statewide Recount
The ruling sides with Democrats, who said a policy of tossing out valid ballots with signature issues was unconstitutional.
Saudi Arabia Is Seeking The Death Penalty For Five People Accused Of Killing Jamal Khashoggi
It has been widely suggested that Saudi Arabia’s crown prince was aware of the killing — a claim the country’s public prosecutor denied.
Morning Update: Brexit, Bannon, And Bood Morning To You
Theresa May pushes her deal, Avenatti arrested, and a strange game called dog cheese. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, Nov. 15.
Uh, So Japan’s Cybersecurity Minister Says He’s Never Used A Computer Before
Yoshitaka Sakurada said he had “always directed my staff and secretaries to do that kind of thing.”
These Nurses Kept Helping People After Narrowly Escaping California's Deadliest Fire
“I was just thinking, I’m going to die in melting plastic,” one nurse said.
Surrounded By California’s Deadliest Wildfire, People Jumped Into A Lake And Creek To Survive
“They were trying to escape the fire coming through and, because they knew it came from the roadside, they couldn’t get out.”
LGBT Members Of The Caravan Went Ahead First To Dodge Danger And Discrimination
“These people have been harassed and terrible things have happened to them solely because of who they are.”
Here Are The 2018 National Book Award Winners
The winners were revealed at the 69th National Book Awards ceremony.
Batkid Is Now Cancer-Free After Stealing Everyone's Heart In San Francisco
The 10-year-old, who stole everyone’s heart when his one wish was to be a superhero for one day, has now been in remission for five years.
Families Left Homeless By California’s Deadliest Wildfire Are Now Living In A Walmart Parking Lot
“I can’t even think. We’re still all in shock that we’re all here in this one little community Walmart parking lot.”
